In-game shot aiming indicator

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2005-03-03

2011-10-25

Bumgarner, Melba (Department: 3717)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

In a game including a simulated projectile

C463S003000, C463S004000, C463S005000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08043149

ABSTRACT:
A visual aim indicator shows players the position of a selected one of a set of aim points during a video game. Each of the set of aim points has a predetermined position. The predetermined positions are within a target region, so that the visual aim indicator shows players the likely destination of their aim. Each aim point is associated with a range of control input values, so that players do not need to provide a precise control input value and can quickly select one of the set of aim points. The sizes of the ranges of control input values associated with the aim points can vary so that a player's aim inputs can be biased towards or away from specific aim points. The visual aim indicator is displayed intermittently during an aiming mode of operation and removed from view when the player completes the aiming mode of operation.

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